By Ken Paulson
We’re less than a month away from the Jan. 9 launch of Delbert McClinton’ Sandy Beaches Cruise, one of our favorite musical events of the year. It’s blues, roots music and rock on the high seas, with a heavy infusion of talent from our hometown of Nashville.
This year’s artists include Keb’ Mo’, The Mavericks, Marcia Ball, Jimmy Hall, Mingo Fishtrap, Alyssa Bonagura, Seth Walker, The Quebe Sisters, Band of Heathens, Teresa James, Lee Roy Parnell, Fred Eaglesmith, Mike Zito and the Wheel, Big Joe Maher, Anson Funderburgh, Doyle and Debbie, The McCrary Sisters, Bruce Channel, Etta Britt, Clay McClinton, Lari White, Chuck Cannon, Red Young, Whitey Johnson, Bob Dipiero, Brian Dunne, Tom Hambridge, World Famous Headliners, The Damn Quails, Halley Anna Finlay and The Bluz House Rockers.
You’ll find more info on the cruise on Delbert McClinton’s site. You’ll find our past coverage of Sandy Beaches here.